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Mount Maunganui Self-Guided Audio Tour
The focus of this historical and cultural self-guided audio tour is the tales and myths that surround Mount Maunganui, also known as The Mount, including the arrival of the Maori in New Zealand. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city. Wander along white sand beaches while listening to the stories of the natives’ past. Learn about the battles that took place between the Maori and the European settlers, and the lore that brings the mountain to life. To discover this wonderful city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way. Please note that this tour is only available in English.
4hr Tauranga Scenic History and Tasting Tour FREE Kiwifruit Tasting
Enjoy this 4 Hour boutique tour of Tauranga. Picking you up from right outside the Tauranga port gates the local guide accompanying you will serve as your expert, connecting you with the natural beauty, history, culture, industry and people of Tauranga. See amazing views, beautiful beaches, historical sites, orchards and experience the taste of our world-renowned Kiwifruit and Avocado industries and sample hand pick teas sourced locally and from around the world.
Tauranga Māori History and Culture Tour
Travel Ed is a Māori whānau (family) operator, steeped in the ancestry of the Tauranga tribes and beyond. With education backgrounds, both international and in Aotearoa (NZ), our experiences are based upon real-life experiences, and tailored to value learning outcomes across cultures. Your authentic Māori guide is a storyteller, geared to take you on a journey of cultural discovery, connecting you with culturally signigficant sites, stories, and ancient tribal customs. Feel the presence of our ancestors as we take you on a journey dating back to 925AD. This is not just a window to our culture, you are immersed in it. Travel Ed is an experience of a life time. In your small intimate group your warm friendly and knowledgable guide will ensure you are part of the family by journey’s end. Experiencing our Tauranga Māori cultural tour will provide you with a deep understanding and appreciation of our history. It is a wonderful day of conversation, reflection and learning.
15,000ft Tandem Skydive in Bay of Plenty
Take the leap and Fall for Tauranga! You will start your experience with an incredible 20-25 minute scenic flight over the beautiful Bay of Plenty, offering up some of the most beautiful views in New Zealand. Take off to breathtaking views of The Mount and golden beaches expanding as far as the eye can see. Higher up, you’ll be able to see White Island, Mount Ruapehu, the Rotorua Lakes, The Coromandel and even Mount Taranaki. And if you still had some breath left after that, freefalling back towards Tauranga at 200km/h might help!
Tauranga - Rotorua: Canopy Tree Walk & Geysers - Shore Excursion
Private Tour: Max 4 people The Redwoods Forest with its century-old trees offers tranquility as you traverse the worlds longest canopy walk. The gentle redwood giants, towering up to 75 feet are complemented by the forest floor's native flora & sweeping silver ferns. If you are not a nature enthusiast you will enjoy the stunning beauty from a birds-eye view as you navigate the 700-meter trail, pause on one of the 55 eco-suspended bridges & platforms to take a peek at the wonderful sight's surrounding you. "Te Puia Geysers" heartland of New Zealand's geothermal activity, Māori history & culture. See the historic sights of pre - European village, nocturnal Kiwi bird, wood & greenstone carvers at work. Surrounded by a steaming volcanic landscape, you'll see & feel the heat of boiling mud, hot water pools, & steam vents. Feel the force of "Pōhutu" geyser erupting, an awe-inspiring sight of the largest geyser in the Southern Hemisphere shooting boiling water & steam 100 ft above you.
Tauranga - Rotorua. "Te Puia" Geysers. Private Shore Excursion
Private Tour: Max 4 people. Your adventure begins as soon as I pick you up from the port gates. I will show you the best hot spots, highlights & hidden secrets, starting with a tour of Mount Maunganui surf beach, passing through picturesque countryside, lush dairy farms, Kiwi fruit orchards, pine plantations & lakes district as we make our way to Rotorua. We take an easy stroll through the Redwoods Forest under awesome 75-feet high redwoods & beautiful giant tree ferns forest. Arriving at "Te Puia" Geysers a steaming volcanic landscape we are greeted with a fierce-some welcome by Māori warriors. Your Māori guide takes you on this amazing tour as they explains the wonderful history of the geothermal activity. See the native kiwi bird, wood & greenstone carvers working in traditional ways. Surrounded by, boiling mud, hot water pools, & the thrilling sight of "Pohutu" geyser erupting boiling water & steam 100 ft high, an amazing display of force. Plenty to see & enjoy on this tour.
MT. Maunganui and Rotorua Tour from Tauranga with Concert
Rotorua(Geo Thermal Valley) is less than 50 miles away from coast and is one of the most beautiful attractions in Bay Of Plenty. Our Tour Guide will collect you from the gates of Port of Tauranga or any other general Location .Our Rotorua Tour commence with first stop of 10 minutes at Mount Maunganui Main Beach On the way to Rotorua, we will stop in a Kiwi fruit orchard and our guide will explain to you about the kiwi fruit and the process of growing and you can taste the varieties of kiwi fruit .. You will see the Kiwi Fruit on vines and get the detailed knowledge about the growing process and History of Kiwi fruit. We will drive through Pine forests and stunning landscapes. We will guide you to Geothermal of thermal valley of TE PUIA .In this famous location of POHUTU GEYSER you will get a chance to view geothermal activities and hot bubbling mud pools hot Springs and many more. you will see the KIWI BIRD. We Guarantee to drop you back to the ship before the ship sails.
Waimarino Adventure Park
Bring your family, swimsuits, barbecue supplies or picnic and make a day of it with our supreme adventure park pass options, or if you’re short on time, come down and rent a kayak by the hour.
Half Day Dolphin Watching Cruise (Departing from Rotorua)
A half day cruise on our spacious 18 meter vessel with 360° outdoor views. Comfortable fully enclosed seating downstairs and a large open sun-deck for wildlife watching. Some of the best marine diversity in New Zealand. Close-up encounters with seasonal marine wildlife – penguins, seals, dolphins, whales, sunfish, school fish, seabirds, sharks, turtles and orca. Onboard commentary and references with facts on the Bay and local marine wildlife. Photos of a lifetime!
Tauranga Harbour Scenic One Hour Historical Boat Cruise
This popular and relaxing cruise journeys through the beautiful inner harbour of Tauranga with the Grand Kaimai range and Mount Maunganui as a stunning backdrop. The KEWPIE has two cruise decks and plenty of room to soak up the amazing views. It also boasts a fully licensed lounge bar and bar snacks are also available. Scenic highlights of this great value cruise include: The Statue of Tangaroa guarding the harbour entrance A diversity of landscapes from untouched white sandy beaches, lush green forests, islands and small village settlements, contrasted by the massive highly developed port infrastructure Occasionally you may see some seasonal wildlife on your cruise like blue penguins, sea birds or NZ fur seals